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Figure 24.1. World fig production and area harvested (1990-2010) (source: Adapted from FAO, 2011).

Table 24.1. Leading fig producing, exporting, and importing countries by quantity (metric tons).

2009 1 2009 1 Producers 2010 Exporters Importers

Turkey 254,838 Turkey 12,941 France 7,372

Egypt 184,972 Austria 6,131 Austria 6,404

Algeria 99,100 Netherlands 2,946 Germany 4,387

Iran 76,414 Italy 1,727 Canada 2,105

Morocco 74,300 Brazil 1,669 United Kingdom 2,046

USA 36,290 Spain 1,257 Netherlands 2,017

Syria 35,500 Germany 1,047 Belgium 1,583

Tunisia 28,700 France 814 Switzerland 1,359

Spain 26,800 Belgium 442 USA 1,044

Brazil 25,727 Mexico 165 Russian Federation 897

Afghanistan 25,000 Egypt 141 Italy 525

India 20,700 Chile 134 Denmark 488

1 Latest data available.
Source: FAO (2011).